Sail Boston 2026 is proud to announce the launch of its official interactive Fleet Tracker, powered by Aqua Map technology. Designed to enhance the viewing experience for maritime enthusiasts, locals, and visitors, this new tool provides an unparalleled and close-up look at this summer’s historic maritime celebration. …
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International Sand Sculpting Festival returns with ‘Boston Welcomes the World’ theme
The Revere Beach International Sand Sculpting Festival is back! Now entering its 22nd year, the highly anticipated summer event will take over the shores of America’s first public beach from July 17 to July 19. This year’s festival theme is…
Enjoy the Tall Ships!
The return of the Tall Ships to Boston Harbor this coming weekend will place a spectacular exclamation point to the celebration of America’s 250th anniversary. The international fleet of vessels will arrive in Boston Outer Harbor beginning Thursday and into…
Her legacy will endure
To the Editor, Charlestown has lost one of its most steadfast champions with the passing of Jean Tochterman, a founding member of the Friends of the Charlestown Navy Yard more than twenty years ago. Jean was a rare combination of…
Local students earn academic honors
The following local students made the 4th Quarter Honor Roll at BC High for the 2025-2026 school year. Please join us in celebrating their accomplishments! Jack Belisle Honors Sawyer Burke Honors Daniel Chan Honors Jackson Greene Honors Samuel Johnson Honors…
Fourth of July Celebration Starts at Boston Harborfest
Special to the Patriot-Bridge Back for America’s 250th birthday is Boston Harborfest presented by Citizens, one of the nation’s largest 4th of July celebrations. From July 2-4, hundreds of thousands of attendees are expected to enjoy events and activities throughout…
Boston Fire Department Dedicated New Fireboat to Martin Pierce
Jean Tochterman to Celebrate her 90th
Special to the Patriot-Bridge Charlestown is an everybody-knows-everybody kind of neighborhood, but really, everyone knows Jean Tochterman. Born and raised in Charlestown, there are few committees, organizations, and people that Jean hasn’t touched. This year, Jean reaches a milestone occasion…
Fire Marshal Urges Residents to Leave Fireworks to the Professionals
Special to the Patriot-Bridge Fires, explosions, and serious injuries related to illegal fireworks spike each summer in Massachusetts, and fire service leaders are hoping to reverse last year’s increase over 2024. “Here in Massachusetts, fireworks have caused nearly 500 fires…
Wu Signs City Order to Expand Property Tax Relief for Older Homeowners
Special to the Patriot-Bridge Mayor Michelle Wu joined City Councilor Ruthzee Louijeune, Mass Senior Action, local elected officials, and residents to sign a city order that lets Boston adjust the senior property tax break each year to keep up with…